Mary V. Ichesco

ICHESCO, MARY V. Ypsilanti, MI Age 91, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Superior Woods. She was born April 21, 1922 in Uniontown, PA, the daughter of Ross and Jenny D. (Hickle) Girard. On July 13, 1941, she married Michael Ichesco Sr. and he preceded her in death October 16, 2006. Mrs. Ichesco worked for Edwards Brothers for twenty years, retiring in 1980. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She enjoyed her grandchildren, being a homemaker and gardening. Survivors include: three sons, Michael Jr. and Jon (Carole), both of Ypsilanti and Wesley (Linda) of Saline; four grandchildren, Jonathan (Melanie), Amy, Eric and Jeffrey; two great grandsons, Gibson and Jackson; one brother, Ross Jr.; sister-in-law, Kathryn Girard and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Sara Brown and Virginia Rabatin; and one brother, Albert Girard. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Superior Woods. The funeral mass will be 10 am Saturday, February 8, 2014 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 410 W. Cross Street, Ypsilanti. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to either the Association for Community Advocacy or the MI Special Olympics. Envelopes are available at Stark Funeral Service where visitation will be 5-8 pm Friday. There will also be visitation at the church from 9 am until time of mass Saturday. Please sign her guest book at www.starkfuneral.com.